There are several different types of materials that contribute to staining a marble headstone.
Tombstones in black marble.
Do not overlook this granite colour laser etching of family portraits goes smoothly onto this granite.
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If a loved one has a marble headstone this is your complete step by step guide.
Sun city granite inc.
Black granite headstones are a classic beauty and mystery to the eyes of the beholder.
Rome monument specializes in designing monuments and grave markers made from black granite that come in a variety of shapes and sizes and incorporate artwork etchings engravings bas relief and sculpted elements in the design.
Two doves were engraved on the face.
Sun city headstones has been creating monuments memorials and headstones since 1991 and we stand behind our work.
We believe a monument should last a lifetime.
The upright tablet sits on a gray granite base.
It was made from a dark black colored granite.
The darker colors are better for laser etching with dark black granite being the best.
Here are some of the main offenders.
Soiling agents affecting marble headstones.
This style offers an elegant and old world look which many people favor.
Gold leaf engraving will make any lettering stand out on this black background.
We have been in business since 1983 offering beautiful granite memorial stones and cast bronze flat markers and bronze memorial plates.
American headstones company is a family business located in southern california.
Marble deteriorates from acids that are prevalent in rain.
Headstones can be customized to fit any requirements but typical sizes are listed with pricing price chart to the left.
Each type of stain will respond differently to cleaning.
When many people picture headstones they think of the traditional style carved out by hand or machinery.
These soiling agents are not exclusive to cemetery headstones and can affect all exterior marble installations.
Marble used to be the most popular stone for graves but today it is granite by far.
The deep engraving style makes it easy to spot text from far off and contrasts well against stone or marble material.
The city monument company specializes in designing and building upright single and companion headstones from black granite.
Marble tombstones aren t as popular today as granite or bronze gravestones because marble is highly vulnerable to stains and damage.
Headstones and memorials with american headstones company.
Marble is also very soft and can be scratched with a metal object.
There are a few reasons for this.